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Originally Posted by tbolt I`m not able to walk as a way of exercise, due to herniated lumbar disks, but use a life fitness elliptical 4-5 times per week, 45 minutes per day at about 60-70% of my maximum heart rate. The equivalent distance is about 4 miles.
I think the elliptical change my life, it`s very easy on the joints and you can improve the fitness level. In seven months I have lose 1 or 2 pounds but my waist is now 2" smaller and muy fitness level, according to my polar heart monitor has improved from poor to good and I`m abour to reach the excellent stage. |
I use the elliptical machine myself, because it is much easier on my knees (which have had 2 surgeries). It is by far the easiest on the body of all cardio machines I have ever used.
I bet that the reason you have lost only 1-2 pounds but lost 2 inches was because in addition to shedding some fat (causing the waist shrinkage), you have put on some muscle from the exercise, and of course muscle weighs more than fat.
You are definitely on the right track, keep it up!
How long have you been dealing with herniated discs in your back? Sounds painful.
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